MaryLou Wakefield, a local Victoria artist, came away with a life-altering experience last summer. It changed her perspective on what she could achieve as an artist— with courage, curiosity and the willingness to take a risk. Here is her story.
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Summary:
Over the past two decades, his artworks have toured the world in solo shows, and been collected by major international museums and galleries.
Homeland is an historic journey that reveals the artists’ pre-war lifestyle in Syria, the beginning of unrest, and finally, the trauma of dislocation. These artworks reflect on personal and cultural identity through the lens of memory and migrations.
Joshua Watts at the Victoria Arts Council Sept 9 - Oct 30.
Review:
http://www.artopenings.ca/joshua-watts.html
Preview:
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Denise Tierney at the Chapel Gallery May 6-15.
Preview:
https://www.focusonvictoria.ca/palette/173/
Jane Michiel has a five year history with Gage Gallery and is currently a board member. The creativity of her 20 colleagues inspires her, and she enjoys the freedom of being part of a non-profit organization. Focusing on faces for Charisma,...
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Reports on Challenge Crisis with Creativity community art project created by Gage Gallery to help people during Covid 19
Alone with Trees, Grant’s solo show at the Gage Gallery,
presents a unique vision of BC’s coastal landscapes. Drawn in by the lush colours and flowing textures, the viewer must interpret the subtext of these surreal environments. Visu...
Ira Hoffecker presents Transitions at Fortune Gallery